First Take Season 19 Episode 146 Purple and Fold, L.A. Confidential

Stephen A. Smith, Monica McNutt and Kendrick Perkins react to the Lakers loss against the Bulls. Coach Seth Greenberg joins the show to debate whether or not Calipari deserves credit or criticism today. Jessica Mendosa joins the show reacting to Ice Cube presenting the trophy to the Dodgers and discuss Juan Soto's Mets debut. Louis Riddick joins the show to react to Abdul Carter opting out of pro day and discuss what the Browns should do with their pick.

Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins, and Monica McNutt discuss if the Clippers or Lakers will make a deeper run in the playoffs. Next, Coach Seth Greenberg and Joe Fortenbaugh join the show to talk about Cooper Flagg and if he is considered an all-time Duke player. Then, the crew debates whether NBA teams in the East or the West have an easier path to the title.